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Englishen-gbNFON AGSun, 15 Sep 2019 01:46:08 +0200Sun, 15 Sep 2019 01:46:08 +0200NFON AGnews-1484Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:57:00 +0100The Ultimate Questionnaire for Choosing a Cloud Telephony Service Providerhttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/ultimate-questionnaire
Cloud Servicesnews-1482Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:45:00 +0100Cloudya: Why Should You Love This Cloud Telephone System? [Infographic]https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/cloudya-why-should-you-love-this-cloud-telephone-system-infographic
Cloudya is our cloud telephone system, promising a host of benefits that you and your organisation have been dreaming of. But could you learn to love her?CloudyaCloud Servicesnews-1Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0100Introducing Cloudya, the Cloud Telephone System from NFONhttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/introducing-cloudya-the-cloud-telephone-system-from-nfon
The acid test for great technology is when it feels invisible. From the internal combustion engine to the mobile internet, great technologies never get in the way of what you want to do. They never ask too much of their owner, other than to be used.You can trust them to work, without giving it a second thought. And they deliver benefits that transform the way you live and work. Great technologies give you freedom.

Cloudya is the culmination of our market leadership in cloud communications, and its design has been led by the three critical requirements of technology shared by all organisations and their users:

Is it easy to use, manage and support?

Is it truly independent of location and device?

Is it reliable, high quality and secure?

Our answer, with Cloudya, is YES, YES, YES! We believe these capabilities are fundamental to the success of business in the digital world.

]]>CloudyaCloud Servicesnews-15Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:05:00 +0200How Will AI Impact Communication in the Workplace?https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/how-will-ai-impact-communication-in-the-workplace
In recent years, engineers and computer scientists have taken massive strides in the advancement of technology. New applications and services simplify personal and professional tasks in the workplace. AI is present in all aspects of life: When you ask Siri or Alexa to set an alarm for you, use Google Maps for directions, or play what’s suggested to you by Spotify, you are using artificial intelligence.With social media, AI is omnipresent as it is a core component of the algorithms of platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. From self-driving cars that take you wherever you want to go with the push of a button to computers that see images in order to recommend similar pins to a Pinterest user, AI is everywhere.

However, many remain skeptical of smart machines. Yet we are realising that AI – rather than threatening humans – can enhance and extend our capabilities. So how exactly can AI benefit you and your organisation in the new world of work?

]]>New World of Worknews-64Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:06:00 +0200Why the Digital Workplace is Going Back to the Futurehttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/why-the-digital-workplace-is-going-back-to-the-future
According to Gartner, one of the top technologies driving change in the digital workplace isn’t a technology at all. Alongside things like embedded analytics, virtual PAs and ‘personal clouds’ is a 1950s design concept called “Bürolandschaft”.&nbsp;Yes, you read that right. To understand what new relevance this 60 year old idea has, you have to go back to the beginning.New World of Worknews-35Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:08:00 +0200How Do You Find the Best Cloud Service Provider?https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/how-do-you-find-the-best-cloud-service-provider
The cloud market is huge and continues to grow unabated. With numerous cloud service providers (CSPs) active in the market, revenues of more than €160 billion will be generated with public cloud services this year.If you are faced with the decision to choose a CSP right now, you may ask yourself: Who is the ideal CSP for our organisation and user base?

To help you make a sound decision, we have put together the most important questions you should ask when selecting a CSP for your business.

]]>Cloud Servicesnews-47Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:09:00 +0200Data Privacy: How Secure Are Cloud Communications Services?https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/data-privacy-how-secure-are-cloud-communications-services
Cloud services are the new norm. Around 80 percent of organisations’ IT budgets are committed to cloud solutions that promise more flexibility and scalability, as compared to in-house systems. As a business decision-maker and professional user of cloud solutions, you will certainly want to know the answer to the question: How secure is my data in the cloud?Anyone who relies on cloud communications services reveals a lot, especially given that confidential calls and messages that pass through your cloud service provider’s data centre may contain sensitive information that no one outside your organisation should see or hear. You want to ensure that all data is protected and never falls into the wrong hands.

]]>Data Protection & Privacynews-55Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:10:00 +0200Why Should You Use Cloud Communications for Your Business?https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/why-should-you-use-cloud-communications-for-your-business
The transition to cloud communication solutions is in full swing. Forbes predicts that by 2020, 83 percent of all business processes will be managed using cloud technology. Cloud communications services offer many strategic, financial and technical benefits. So why should you use cloud communications for your business?If you’re still looking for reasons to justify your decision to move to cloud services, you’ve come to the right place. Here are what we consider to be the most important reasons for using cloud communication services.]]>Cloud Servicesnews-120Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:15:00 +0200What Does It Take to Make Virtual Teams Successful?https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/what-does-it-take-to-make-virtual-teams-successful
Efficient teamwork is the ultimate success factor for virtual organisations. Though not every company has gone virtual, the trend is rapidly increasing. In fact, 90 percent of all employees who have had the opportunity to work in virtual teams plan on working this way in the future.But what are the core ingredients for successful virtual teamwork?

Here are what we believe to be strongest ways to achieve efficient, high-performing – and committed – teams.

]]>New World of Worknews-180Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:41:00 +0200How Startups Can Use Cloud Communications to Build Greenhouses for Growthhttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/how-startups-can-use-cloud-communications-to-build-greenhouses-for-growth
Having suffered during the economic crisis of 10 years ago, Spain is fast becoming one of the most popular locations for startup businesses. Foreign investors are flocking to set-up in Madrid, alongside homegrown entrepreneurs who value the city’s unique lifestyle, amenities and immense talent base.In every startup hotspot, you find burgeoning businesses turning to managed office providers to provide a greenhouse for their growth. In Madrid, that often means the Alba 3 Business Centre, situated on the doorstep of La Moraleja – the Spanish “Beverly Hills”.]]>Productivitynews-78Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:13:00 +0200Cloud’s ‘Project Fear’ Problem (and how to beat it!)https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/cloud-s-project-fear-problem-and-how-to-beat-it
There can be no dispute that cloud technology is a positive enabler for business. The evidence is everywhere. Organisations large and small are reaping the benefits of cloud applications and infrastructures. Benefits that are accelerating in variety and volume as cloud technology matures.Choosing cloud is a positive step, but that doesn’t stop some decision makers being driven by fear. The opportunities and rewards of more agile working, greater productivity and happier users are unmistakably positive. But some seek to twist this into negative motivation along the lines of “your business is in trouble if you don’t start your cloud adoption now.”]]>Cloud Servicesnews-90Tue, 31 Jul 2018 10:14:00 +0200The Holy Grail of Data Privacy: 4 Reasons Why GDPR Is Good for You (and Your Cloud Services)https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/the-holy-grail-of-data-privacy-4-reasons-why-gdpr-is-good-for-you-and-your-cloud-services
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the fruit of half a decade of work by EU bodies and almost fifty years of European data protection. GDPR is more than just a new regulation; it is a cornerstone of the European legal system.90 percent of consumers and 82 percent of data privacy professionals are convinced that the GDPR will have a positive impact on data protection. Are you also ready for the GDPR? Check out the key facts and figures in the NFON Infographic.

We came across four reasons why GDPR and optimal data protection are beneficial for any organisation doing business in Europe and for society as a whole.

]]>Data Protection & Privacynews-99Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:14:00 +0200Made in Germany: Why Does Data Privacy Matter to You?https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/made-in-germany-why-does-data-privacy-matter-to-you
With the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Union has set a milestone that has attracted worldwide attention. However, Europe was a global pioneer in the field of data protection long before 25 May 2018, the date on which GDPR entered into force throughout Europe.In Germany data protection has a long-standing tradition. For decades, the German Data Protection Act was considered one of the strictest in the world. Many amendments that recently became effective at the European level with GDPR did not present new territory for Germany, but in many respects served as a confirmation of existing law.

We want to take this as an opportunity to shed some light on the reasons why data protection enjoys such a significant position in Germany. For NFON, German data protection standards are a success factor in our position as one of the leading cloud service providers with German roots.

]]>Data Protection & Privacynews-141Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:22:00 +0200How Millennials and Generation Z Are Changing Our Workplacehttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/how-millennials-and-generation-z-are-changing-our-workplace
Up to four generations under one roof: many organisations are currently realising the speed at which the generational mix in the workplace is changing. Whilst the first representatives of the post-war generation are entering retirement, the first digital natives are setting foot the labour market.Over the next 10 years, the New World of Work will be dominated by four generations, which couldn’t be any more different:

Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964 according to Pew Research Center): One of the most significant events of the Boomer post-war years was the moon landing. Broadly speaking, Boomers prefer to have their own offices in the workplace. They are also team players and enjoy working in groups.

Generation X (born between 1965 and 1979 according to Gallup): The MTV generation is considered ambitious and goal-oriented. They try to reconcile productive work, career goals and a healthy work-life balance. However, in case of doubt, Gen X will put personal preferences aside when the job calls.

Millennials (born between 1980 and 1998 according to The College Investor): This cohort, also known as Gen Y, is one of the largest generations ever. They grew up with globalisation and have clear ideas about their workplace: Work must be fun and enriching.They do not tend to struggle with work-life balance as this the balance is built into their professional DNA – they wouldn’t accept anything else.

Generation Z (born after 1998 according to Goldman Sachs): The defining trend of this generation is their intensive use of the Internet at all levels of economy and society. As digital natives, they possess a near perfect command of modern means of communication from early childhood. They are considered to be both conscientious and super outgoing.

Every generation has its own unique characteristics, and demographic trends mean that companies have the challenging task of organising cooperation between all employees, regardless of which generation they belong to.

The challenge for management is to manage the growing diversity in the workplace and to bring employees from different generations together to build well-functioning teams. We researched three strategies which you can discover here.

Paying attention to the uniqueness of each generation – with all their strengths and weaknesses – is the first step in creating the best possible development opportunities for all employees and your organisation as a whole.

]]>New World of Worknews-146Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:38:00 +02003 Strategies for Managing Generational Differences in the Workplacehttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/3-strategies-for-managing-generational-differences-in-the-workplace
Different generations, different ideas: with the rising dominance and entry of Gen Z into the work world, a lot is changing for managers, employees and the working culture as a whole. New colleagues are bringing fresh ideas with them and have an unwavering command of digital communication.Leaders find it easy to manage employees and teams that share the same values and have a similar range of experience as they do. Today, however, Baby Boomers are encountering Millennials at work and Gen Z is not too far behind now – all under one roof, in one team, in one organisation. How do you best communicate with colleagues and how do you reconcile the differences between various generations?]]>New World of Worknews-151Tue, 10 Jul 2018 13:09:00 +02004 Reasons Why Generation Z Brings a Human Communication Style to the Workplacehttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/4-reasons-why-generation-z-brings-a-human-communication-style-to-the-workplace
Generation Z has entered the labour market. Not only does this generation possess a smartphone and new skills, they also have a completely different value system to that of older colleagues. This has the potential for conflict. At the same time however, Gen Z presents a huge opportunity for companies.We proudly present: Gen Z – just under two billion young people worldwide, born between the late nineties and today. Since around 2011, they have been gradually entering the labour market, where they come into contact with colleagues and managers from the Baby Boomer, Gen X and Y generations:

Baby Boomers: from around 1946 to around 1964

Gen X: from around 1965 to around 1979

Gen Y / Millennials: from around 1980 to around 1998

Gen Z: from around 1995 until today

From 2020, Gen Z will account for approximately 35 percent of all employees. Its members are already causing waves with managers and colleagues, due to the typical differences that naturally occur from one generation to the next.

]]>Communicationnews-158Wed, 04 Jul 2018 14:16:00 +02003 Common Workplace Habits Millennials and Gen Z Will Eliminatehttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/3-common-workplace-habits-millennials-and-gen-z-will-eliminate
The arrival of the next generation in our working world is in full swing. By 2025, Millennials will account for three quarters of the global workforce. At the same time, Gen Z, the first generation to never know a world without the internet, will soon enter the labour market.This will have a lasting effect on the way we work and communicate with each other. Above all, you will have to bid farewell to some of the habits you’ve cultivated over many years. But before we talk about the major changes, let’s take a look at some of the characteristics that define these two younger generations.

Millennials: Those born between 1980 and the late nineties are called Millennials or Generation Y. According to Goldman Sachs, this is one of the largest generations ever, about three times the size of its predecessor Generation X.

Gen Z: Those born between the late nineties and today are called Generation Z, or Gen Z for short. Experts consider Gen Z to be less homogenous than the previous generation. It is characterised by an individual lifestyle heavily shaped by technology.

While the majority of Gen Z is still at the very beginning of their professional careers, most Millennials are already an integral part of our working world. Many positive changes are already emerging, from which you and indeed all of us can reap the benefits.

]]>New World of Worknews-166Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:46:00 +02008 Tips to Optimise Your Productivity on Remote Work and Home Office Dayshttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/8-tips-to-optimise-your-productivity-on-remote-work-and-home-office-days
Anyone who regularly works from home is very familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of working remotely. On the one hand, you enjoy free time management and more focussed work. On the other, you may experience a feeling of loneliness and moments of hesitation and procrastination. The home office has its ups and downs just like any other workplace.
With a few proven tips and tricks, working on the go or from home can become a real productivity machine for you. But before we get to that, let’s take a look at current statistics regarding home office and remote work:

American companies are regarded worldwide as pioneers in home office activities. In the United States, 43 percent of all employees said they have spent at least some time working remotely.

Home office and remote work have become an integral part of our working world. You will certainly appreciate the advantages of working from home now and then. Put the following eight tips into practice to achieve increased productivity and great success.

]]>Productivitynews-181Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:24:00 +0200Do You Email, Chat or Call: How You Can Be a Less Intrusive and More Productive Co-Workerhttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/do-you-email-chat-or-call-how-you-can-be-a-less-intrusive-and-more-productive-co-worker
Never before have you had such a wide range of communication tools at your workplace. You probably often ask yourself one of the following questions: Should I send my colleague an email? Or is it better to call? Should we meet in person for the next team meeting? Or is a web conference perhaps more efficient?It is this proverbial agony of choice that the new possibilities of digital communication bring us. Thanks to cloud-based communication solutions, we can theoretically communicate at our workplace at any time and anywhere in the world. Choosing the appropriate means of communication is of paramount importance. After all, each interaction has a purpose.

In this blog post, we will explain which means of communication are suitable for which purposes and in which situations there is a crystal-clear favourite.

]]>Communicationnews-182Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:48:00 +0200How to Deliver a Human-Centric Customer Experiencehttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/how-to-deliver-a-human-centric-customer-experience
The creation of a perfect customer experience is a top priority for the majority of companies. Business gurus are all in unison: Companies that invest in the customer experience (CX) gain an incomparable competitive advantage over their rivals. But what makes a good customer experience?You are probably familiar with it from your own organisation: Simply mentioning the term CX makes your colleagues’ pulse beat faster and initiates change. However, in order to make the desired competitive advantages a reality, we have to delve deeper and carefully define what a good customer experience actually is – from your customer’s perspective i.e. the human perspective.

In the course of digital transformation, organisations invest in new communication channels and yet the experience that customers really want to see is lost in the chaos of chatbots, messaging apps and social media. There is now talk of a Digital Disconnect. So let’s think back to those aspects of the customer experience that make your customers what they are: Humans!

]]>Customer Carenews-183Wed, 30 May 2018 10:01:00 +02004 Ways to Give Your Sales a Human Touchhttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/4-ways-to-give-your-sales-a-human-touch
Your customers have free access to product information and are able to get an overview of alternatives completely independently. They know their requirements in detail and choose the right option in the end. What role can you still play as a sales representative in this process?A valid question and our answer may surprise you: Nothing works without you! Despite free access to a plethora of information and digitally transformed sourcing processes, your customers have rarely been as confused as they are today. This wealth of information, available at the touch of a button, is increasingly unsettling customers’ buying behaviour.

This is where you come into play! As a sales professional, you assist your customers and bring the human factor back into a business world that, with all its digital possibilities, not only makes work more efficient but also occasionally paralyses people. The time is ripe for the human touch in sales. To that end, we have researched the most important strategies for your sales success.

]]>Productivitynews-186Thu, 24 May 2018 10:18:00 +02008 Ways To Break Your Technology Addictionhttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/8-ways-to-break-your-technology-addiction
Let’s go back to the year 1996. A teenager has just been admitted to an alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre. Not only is his whole body shuddering, he’s whimpering and shaking uncontrollably. In the lounge, he starts hurling chairs and tables around. One thing is crystal clear: He is in the worst stages of withdrawal.But what did he consume? Crack? Vodka? Heroin? No, nothing of the kind. According to the psychologist he consulted, he had gone cold turkey from the internet. In 1996? Hard to believe, right? But wait…we bet you’ve looked at your phone at least once in the last 10 minutes. Been on the laptop? Opened Facebook? Read the latest news? In 2018, this withdrawal clinic would attract countless potential patients, smartphone zombies as a Deloitte study calls them, who have long been out of control of their internet use.

The subject of technology addiction is now so omnipresent that a whole market has emerged concerned with digital withdrawal. The camp for adults run by Camp Grounded in Navarro, California, wisely located near San Francisco, is just one of many examples. Digital Detox also offers days filled with activities such as talent shows, painting and creative writing, retreats including green smoothies and yoga, all organised by the Oakland-based company. Their motto: “Disconnect to reconnect”. They all have one thing in common: You have to hand in your devices at the entrance.

But what if you’re not ready to go cold turkey and pay hundreds of dollars to hand over your mobile phone? With our small everyday tips, you can quickly restore the balance between working productively with the help of technology and endless internet surfing.

]]>Productivitynews-187Wed, 23 May 2018 10:46:00 +0200GDPR: Are You Ready for the New Standard in Data Protection? [Infographic]https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/gdpr-are-you-ready-for-the-new-standard-in-data-protection-infographic
Ninety percent of consumers and 82 percent of data privacy professionals are convinced that the GDPR will have a positive impact on data protection. NFON has been at the forefront of data protection since we were founded in 2007. The secure handling of personal data is one of our core competencies – and it is at the core of our culture. Are you also ready for the GDPR?&nbsp;Check out the key facts and figures in this infographic.Data Protection & Privacynews-188Fri, 04 May 2018 10:52:00 +0200What Is Human Individualisation in the Digital Age?https://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/what-is-human-individualisation-in-the-digital-age
With the dawn of new technologies and digital transformation there are now new ways to communicate both in the working world and your private life, there: Never before have you had so much freedom regarding with whom you want to communicate, where, at what time and over which channel.However, for many people this digitalisation also means that the cherished person-to-person dialogues, whether face-to-face or by phone, are suddenly taking place on 010101010101010101-coded messaging apps.

Where and how is the human need for personality, humanity and individuality satisfied? Let’s take a look at a sector that is right in the middle of its digital transformation: the film industry. Not so long ago, the cinema release of a new blockbuster was a highlight for every movie fan, but today it’s all much more relaxed. Thanks to the plethora of digital options, we know that the movie will be available on any channel within no time: on demand TV, as an online download or as a stream. It’s your choice; you can decide individually – you live out human individualisation.

]]>Digital Transformationnews-273Wed, 02 May 2018 09:34:00 +0200Three Reasons GDPR Compliance for NFON Comes Naturallyhttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/three-reasons-gdpr-compliance-for-nfon-comes-naturally
The EU’s decision to bring in a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been a bitter pill for many European organisations to swallow. Few were prepared for how it would differ from the country-by-country data protection ‘medicines’ it was designed to replace.Like all medicines, there are serious consequences for your health if you don’t follow the prescribed GDPR treatment. There can also be disruptive side-effects when you start taking it.]]>Data Protection & Privacynews-189Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:09:00 +0200Why Human Interaction Is Key To Improving Digital Communicationhttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/why-human-interaction-is-key-to-improving-digital-communication
Everyone in the digital communication space is talking about a people first approach. Organisations implement new technologies not simply because they exist, but because new technologies are bringing added value to people in the workplace.Digital communication tools have been improving internal productivity and exchange between employees for years, which simultaneously facilitates work with external partners and improves the customer experience. Companies that took digital communication seriously enough to implement it at an early stage are now seeing the fruit of this effort.

For example, SAP, the international software company from Germany’s Walldorf, has been making the most of digital communication for years. SAP’s HR leader McInnis-Day says that “[Technology] speeds up processes and makes a significant contribution to our work across continents and time zones.” One of the greatest benefits of digital communication is precisely these interpersonal networks and contacts that digitalisation has made possible for the first time.

Digital communications open up completely new doors for companies. Distributed or global teams have only been conceivable since the era of telephone conferences. As Taylor Wallace, founder of WeVue, puts it: “Digital communication is now omnipresent in our personal lives, yet it is often lagging behind in work life. Many employees want, and expect, to have the right tools at their disposal in the workplace. These expectations should be met by a company.”

]]>Communicationnews-190Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:29:00 +0200Enjoying Success with Digital Transformation: Putting Human Experiences at the Centrehttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/enjoying-success-with-digital-transformation-putting-human-experiences-at-the-centre
“If you can’t beat them, join them” is what the famous chess player Kasparov declared after losing to a computer for the first time in his supreme discipline back in 1997. Instead of fearing the future, he experimented with combinations of human chess players and computers – and experienced great success! The duo won against the machine every time.What can we learn from this? The digital future does not exclude human beings, but makes them stronger! Of course, it takes careful planning and consideration. In a Harvard Business Review article, Tom Puthiyamadam, Global Digital Services Leader at PwC, writes that companies must critically evaluate how their digital initiatives affect customers and employees, since even the best of changes can have unexpected effects on humans.

In this blog post we will deal with our status quo and our future as employees, customers and partners. In short: people – in and for a digital organisation.

]]>Digital Transformationnews-306Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:26:00 +02003 Ways How Machines Make Us More Human and Improve Our Communicationhttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/3-ways-how-machines-make-us-more-human-and-improve-our-communication
Any fan of the dystopian Netflix series Black Mirror will know how exciting the symbiotic relationship between man and machine can be. One big open question is how artificial intelligence and machine learning will affect the world of work.
However, as tech optimists we are convinced that you can productively use digital innovations today. It’s not us humans that serve machines, but rather we use them to communicate more humanly and effectively – let’s look at three examples.&nbsp;Digital TransformationCommunicationnews-236Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:57:00 +0200How We Stay in Control of Our Communication and Become More Productive at Workhttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/how-we-stay-in-control-of-our-communication-and-become-more-productive-at-work
The digital universe is doubling every two years. Between 2010 and 2020, the volume of communication data is expected to have grown by a factor of 50. Put simply, we are exchanging information and communicating with each other more than ever.This is true both at home and at work: The average person uses 9 apps each day to communicate with family and friends. If you work for a digital pioneer like Uber, you have access to 260 digital business tools for exchanging information with your colleagues and business partners. In the midst of all this diversity, how can you control your communication and remain productive at work?]]>Communicationnews-289Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:09:00 +0200Soft Skill Number One: How To Find Your Own Communication Stylehttps://www.nfon.com/en/news/press/blog/blog-detail/soft-skill-number-one-how-to-find-your-own-communication-style
Strong communication skills and your own communication style are a key requirement for almost every rewarding job nowadays. This soft skill is a must for very good reasons. Whether in virtual meetings, calls or on social media – your communication with employees, colleagues, friends and family is omnipresent, around the clock, no matter where you are.But what does having your own communication style actually mean though? Studies have found that we are only aware of 5 to 10 percent of the signals we’re sending, both verbal (spoken) and non-verbal (gestures, body language etc.). This blog post will help you find your own style, to refine it and enable you to master communication in everyday life.]]>Communication